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Day 142 – The Widow's Offering

Today we read the famous story of the poor widow. Jesus is watching the crowd and sees a poor widow put her last two pennies into the temple treasury. Of this, Jesus says: Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For they all con... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mary's Presence at the Altar

Not too long ago I noticed a small statue of the Blessed Mother in front of the altar, gazing out towards the congregation, as the priest offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. I was moved to reflect upon her presence at the altar as the Good Lord, through the hands of the priest, re-presented the ... (www.catholic365.com)

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It's not a problem that we're sinners; it's a problem that we aren't ashamed of our sin and don't seek forgiveness.

What is your “calling”? Is it the life you are currently living, or could it be something entirely different, something more, something perhaps even a little frightening?... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Language of Thirst: What's the Point of Liturgy?

Many Protestants have a problem with Roman Catholic liturgy; they call it dead ritual, prescribed rites that separate Catholics from the Lord’s presence. But whatever is done in a Protestant service: someone sings a song, the minister says a prayer, the minister reads and interprets a particular pie... (www.catholic365.com)

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Father Ignatius approached the pulpit and said, “Hands up all those who have been to Lourdes!” Quite a few hands went up.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Throwing coins into a wishing well is a superstition intended to reinforce one's "wishing" for something good to happen. That is a far weaker human act than being "willing" to do something good. If every wishing well were a "willing well," we'd have a better world.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 141 – The Question about the Resurrection

Today we read the famous passages were the Sadducees question Jesus about the resurrection. They try to trap Jesus by confronting him with a quirk of Jewish law that says a man must marry his brother’s widow if the brother dies prematurely. They infer would be an awkward situation if a woman who h... (www.catholic365.com)

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Receiving Jesus

Father Ignatius finished reading from Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 5 then waited for the congregation to sit down.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A closed mind stumbles over the blessings of life without recognizing them.

Jesus, in the Gospel, according to Luke, speaks directly to us. What is our generation like? Are we children who never seem to be happy or satisfied?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Social Justice: Real and Imagined

Social justice has been a topic and an important element in the cultural conversation for our nation and western civilization, in general, for the last many decades.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Unforgiving Servant Parable, All of Human History, the Enlightenment, and More (What the?!) [It's all in the Numbers!]

Ok, so we are looking deeper into the parable of the unforgiving servant today.... (www.catholic365.com)

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In biblical terms, to be "called on the carpet" is to give an account of your management (see Luke 16:2).... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 140 – Pray and Believe

In today’s reading, we see the events of the withered fig tree as Mark describes them. In this version, Jesus curses the fig tree and when they pass by it the next day it is withered. The Apostles seems surprised and Jesus remarks. Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this m... (www.catholic365.com)

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Judging Those In Need

No reflection today. This morning on my way to work I made the usual coffee stop at my local Holiday store because my three year old daughter reminded me that “there’s the coffee store daddy”.... (www.catholic365.com)

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One of the problems in today's world is that people lack trust in goodness.

Recently, I began reading a biography of the Lutheran martyr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who became a theologian and a pastor when Hitler began his rise as leader in Germany. He came from a wealthy, well know family in Germany. Shortly after Hitler’s election, Bonhoeffer broadcasted a sermon over the radi... (www.catholic365.com)

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Religion in the Public Arena

For years we have heard of the separation of Church and state. The progressive political interpretation of the First Amendment’s establishment clause suggests that we cannot tolerate religion in the public arena in any form whatsoever. Not only are these progressives wrong but they are completely... (www.catholic365.com)

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The St. Francis Option

You may have heard about a new book released not long ago, The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher. It draws on the example of St. Benedict who fled the licentiousness and decadence of Rome in the early sixth century to live in the caves as a hermit. He later began guiding others in the monastic life and ... (www.catholic365.com)

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To Grow Up, Grow Down!

As one matures or "grows up" spiritually, he or she "grows down" in humility, as God's word so often attests: "Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Mt 18:4).... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 139 – Jesus enters Jerusalem

Today we read Mark’s account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem an event which is commemorated every year on Palm Sunday. The event marks a turning point in how Jesus interacts with the crowds of people. Up until now, Jesus has been fastidious about keeping the people’s expectations at arm’s length.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Praying to End Abortion: 40 Days for Life

The 40 Days for Life prayer campaign began in Texas in 2004, when four people came together and prayed for a way to end abortion in their community. They decided to pray, fast, and keep vigil at the local Planned Parenthood abortion clinic for 40 days and nights.... (www.catholic365.com)

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